The company reported profit of almost RON650,000, compared with RON1.5 million in the first three months of 2011.

Revenue decreased by 22.3%, to RON25.5 million from RON32.9 million, while expenses were cut by 20.6%, to RON24.9 million from RON31.4 million.

On Tuesday on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, Armax Gaz traded down 2.21% at RON0.0665 per share.

The company is 42.62% owned by general manager Mircea Simion Vescan, while the remaining 57.37% is in the hands of various other shareholders. (EUR1=RON4.4411)